The Medal was won by WJ Mahon, Best Bowling Average, Yackandandah Cricket Association 1923-1924' It was donated to Yackandandah Cricket Club by Mrs Evelyn Drummond, daughter of William James Mahon. An Allans Flat cricketer, Jim Mahon was a third-generation Allan's Flat/ Osborne's Flat resident. His father, Henry, keenly followed football and cricket. His son, Mervyn, Captained Yackandandah in cricket and served as Club Treasurer. Jim, like Merv, represented his association at Country Week Cricket. (notes accompanying medal on donation - source Yack Cricket Club)The item is of local significance, in the story of cricket in Yackandandah. Cricket has been played in the district since 1860, and the Medal was an important exhibit in a celebration of 150 years of cricket in Yackandandah, 2010. The medal is a good example of a practice used in the creation of trophies, where a base item is created, and a sport-specific item added. In this case the addition is a representation of a cricketer, with arm aloft, ie a bowler. Cavell, 1990, observes that Aronson & Co used this to create medals/medalets for a variety of sports, and includes a selection of images of different bases to which representations of different sports are added. Another example is the Woy Woy Champion 1925 awarded to cyclist K. Ross, held by the National Museum of Australia. The same practice is used extensively now, albeit in plastic and synthetic wood, rather than gold.Gold, wreath shaped fob medallion/medalet. Central circle (attached as a separate item) shows cricketer holding aloft a ball. Back engraved. Attached to silver-coloured, metal link chain with bar and hook fastener. Won by WJ Mahon, Best Bowling Average, Yackandandah Cricket Association, 1923-24 season.Bryson's Medal / won by / W.J. Mahon / Best Bowling Avg / Yack Assn / 1923'24. Marks: maker's mark (Aronson & Co), 9, sheaf of wheat; PT APPFORsport, trophies

Reinis Zusters OAM was born 15 October 1918 in Odessa, Ukraine, of Latvian parents. Zusters’ father died before he was two years old and he was raised in an orphanage from an early age. He had one sister. He studied Art at the Riga Technical College, Latvia, from 1935 to 1940. He married Aldija Kapteinis, and they had a daughter, Rudite (born 1942 in Riga). After World War II the Zusters family were refugees. They reached Western Australia in 1950, where they stayed for 6 months before moving to Canberra, ACT. In 1952, Zusters moved from Canberra to Pennant Hills in Sydney with his second wife, Arija Biks. Their daughter Laura was born in Sydney in 1956. In 1966, Zusters met his future third wife, Venita Salnajs. In 1969, Zusters bought a house in Greenwich, Sydney. He married Venita on September 17, 1976, and they moved to Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains. Zusters died on 8 October, 1999 at Wentworth Falls, and was cremated at Rookwood Crematorium, Sydney. His ashes are buried in the Latvian section of Rookwood Cemetery. Zusters studied at the Technical College of Riga (Latvia), and at East Sydney Technical College, Australia. He was influenced by his Latvian cultural heritage, and admired the artist Voldemars Tone (1892-1958). Shortly after arrival in Australia, Zusters became a draughtsman with the Department of Works and Housing in Canberra. Later he was appointed chief designer with the Australian-American architectural firm Austin-Anderson, at St. Leonards, Sydney. Zusters practised as a full-time professional artist from 1968. Zusters was a prolific painter, predominantly in oils. He produced many large landscapes, including triptychs of the Blue Mountains. His landscapes were mountain scenes prepared in the manner of Jackson Pollock and completed with washes and pale glazes of colour. His cityscapes featured a rich paint surface and sharp-edged thickness of paint applied with a palette knife, layer upon layer. He painted urban scenes of Sydney, inland Australian scenes, and several major portraits including Sir Winston Churchill’s gardener (purchased by Art Gallery of NSW). He made many small informal portrait-drawings of friends. His usual signature was “Zusters”. His work is represented in numerous public and private collections in Australia and abroad. He won numerous prestigious awards in Australia, Japan and USA and was honoured with the Order of Australia Medal in 1994.

Awarded to M.M.Dwyer at the local Yarrawonga Agricultural show in 1884.a local significant item pertaining to the Yarrawonga Agricultural Show and part of its history.Silver medal in leather covered box awarded to M.M.Dwyer at the Yarrawonga & Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Roman soldier on opposite side of the medal.Awarded to M.M.Dwyer ESQ for best 20 lbs salt butter Sept 4th 1884. From Yarrawonga & Border Agricultural and Pastoral Association on the circumference of the medal.medal, yarrawonga, agricultural, award

This medal was commissioned by the St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society to commemorate 90th anniversary of the repose of St John of Kronstadt.Awarded to certain members of the Russian community in recognition of their service and charity. This Medal was awarded by St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society to Mr Anatole Karel OAM. Cross shaped Medal (in red enamel) with gold circular centre featuring a relief of St John of Kronstadt. The medal hangs from a jewelled crown which is attached to a red material sash ribbon. the medal is kept in a blue velveteen box (Catalogue item 00002b).On circular centre of medal around relief depiction of St John of Kronstadt written in Russian "St John of Kronstadt 1908". The back of the medal has the following inscriptions (in Russian) "RWS\For Service and Philanthropy\No 2".medal, st john of kronstadt, russian, cross

This award was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on 10 December 2003This Award is recognition of the service the Society has provided to the Victorian community.This award is a compilation of a certificate (Item no. 00006A) and a medal (Item no. 00006B). The award has a gold coloured decorative frame with a navy blue background. The medal is bronze with a small descriptive plaque beneath it. It is mounted on a blue velvet background.Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Medal: "Government of Victoria Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Meritorious Service Award" Plaque: "Awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society December 10, 2003"russian community, multicultural affairs, victoria

This medal is a CBE (Commander of the most excellent order of the British Empire). It was awarded to Senator J.F. Guthrie in 1953. Senator James Francis Guthrie (1872-1958) was the founder and first president of the Australian Corriedale Sheepbreeders' Association in 1914 and was involved in the wool industry all his life. He worked for Dalgety's and was managing director of the Guthrie Corriedale Stud. He was a Senator for Victoria between 1920-38 and wrote a number of books about the Australian wool industry.C.B.E. presented to Senator James Guthrie in 1953. Medal bestowed upon Mr JF Guthrie. Medal bestowed upon Mr JF Guthrie.FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE G R I C.B.E. GARRARD & Co. LTD. / Goldsmiths, Jewellers &c / TO THE KING / By Special Appointment / TO THE CROWN / 24 ALBEMARLE ST, / LONDON, W.I.j.f. guthrie (corriedale) pty ltd, guthrie, senator james francis c.b.e.

Gold medal certificate presented to Collins Bros Mill Pty Ltd for the best grouped exhibit at the South Australian Centennial Exhibition, 1936.CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION / Gold Medal / Certificate of Merit / AWARDED TO / Collins Bros Pty Limited / FOR / Attractive Stiff Grouped Exhibit / from an Exhibition point of view / [signature] PRESIDENT / [signature] SECRETARY / ART / INDUSTRY / TO CELEBRATE / THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE / FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF MANUFACTURERS INCORPORATED / 1836 / 1936 / Albert V. Adlam From- / ROBT. R. STANESBY / THE PICTURE FRAM MAKER, / MOUNT CUTTER, &c. / FREE LIBRARY BUILDINGS, / Moorabool St., Geelongtextile mills history, south australian chamber of manufacturers incorporated collins bros mill pty ltd, textile mills - history

Silver plated embossed medal of 1920.Front: H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia with bust of H. R. H. Back: To Commemorate the visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia 1920numismatics, medals - commemorative

Awarded to Ted Arrowsmith for the best show of the Show.Large heavy copper medallion with relief design of rose on one face and laurel wreath on reverse face bordering inscription of prizewinner 1955.Mitcham Hort Soc. Autumn Show 1955 Best rose E Arrowsmithnumismatics, badges

donated By Margaret ScarlettGold medal donated by Miss Turnbull to the best and fairest player 1987.Donated by Miss Turnbull to the best and fairest player Trafalgar 1987trophies & awards, sports

Collection of Margaret ScarlettAlloy Medal. Dayton. Birthplace of the Airplane.,1924. Pulitzer races Embossed with Airplane and Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville On the back - Pulitzer Races October 1924Dayton, Birthplace of the Airplane|Wilbur & Orville Pioneerstrophies & awards, public events

WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals

WW2War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 awarded to Mavis Owen-Holmes 110411 WRAAF.110411 Owen-Holmes M on both medals

Awarded in 1995Liberation of Kuwait MedalNone

Awarded to German military personnel in WW2 for a first instance of bravery in combat.Silver and black Maltese Cross shaped medal with a red, black and white ribbon attached by a metal ring.1813 on reverse side and swastika above 1939 on the obverse side.world war 2, germany, bravery

WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war.

The Efficient Service Medal was instituted in 1930 and awarded to non - commissioned officers and men of the Citizens Military Forces for 12 years of efficient service.2/5 Field Regiment Lapel Badge and Hat Badge Efficient Service Medal Queen Elizabeth 2nd on front - For Efficient Service on rear.

Australian active service medal 1945-75 with clasp ‘malaya’. Australian service medal 1945-75 with clasp ‘far east strategic reserve. Awarded to i.d.leach for service with royal australian navy’

Medal and description mounted on velvet covered cardAwarded to Pte. J. Irvine 3171 Royal Irish Rifles